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2003/2004
Season Reports
25.04.04
Invicta
Primary League Consolation Cup Final Winners

Park
Regis 3
Coxheath 0
Park Regis came up against the best of the Division above them in the
final of the Invicta Primary League Cup Final and showed what a good team
they are. The first half stated well for Park Regis and got better as
the game went along. A good kick out from goal by Regis keeper Jack Deverson
set off Richard Baker on a good run who set up Player of the Day Ben Gridley
who shot the ball just over the bar to give the expectant crowd a taster
of what was to come. Charlie Phipps and Chris Briggs also came close for
Regis as they maintained a constant pressure on the Coxheatrh defence.
It wasn't long before Chris Briggs poked home the opener to the relief
of the travelling Regis supporters. It was ever reliable Chris Briggs
again who got the second when he collected a poor kick out from the Coxheath
keeper and put the ball in the back of the net with a lot of style to
finish the scoring in the first half.
The second half saw Coxheath making more of a game of it and came close
to scoring from the kick off but after this intial well planned manouvre
Regis started to apply the pressure again with good defending by Andrew
Gregory, Jordan Padmore and Jack Groves doing the business to cancell
out the odd Coxheath attack. The Regis attack peppered shots on the Coxheath
goal and kept up constant pressure on their defence which were absorbed
and saved but eventually a well worked corner was turned in by an unfortunate
Coxheath defender before Richard Baker could get his foot to it. 3-0 to
Regis gave Coxheath a mountain to climb against one of the best defensive
units in any league in the second game.
Park Regis 0
Coxheath 0
The second game was a more evenly matched affair with Coxheath having
to bring the game to Regis to have any chance of saving face but it was
not to be. Coxheath had the better chances in the first half but resolute
defensive play by Regis nullified the Coxheath attack. tireless play by
Charlie Phipps and Ben Gridley kept the Regis defence bolstered at the
back and created several opportunities for the Regis attack but the teams
went in even at half time with neither team being able to pull ahead.
The second half saw time running out for Coxheath with pressure being
applied by Regis to contain Coxheath in their half for most of this half.
But Regis didn't have it all their own way with Coxheath coming closest
with a free kick hitting then post. The Coxheath keeper kept them in the
game on a couple ocaasions with Richard Baker and Chris Briggs coming
close for Regis but when the final whistle came the biggest smiles were
on the Regis players faces. After the players had all shaked hands, Coxheath
sportingly gave three cheers to the better team on the day. Jack Deverson,
Andrew Gregory, Jack Groves, Jordan Padmore, Ben Gridley, Charlie Phipps,
Richard Baker, Chris Briggs and Manager Neil Gridley won the Invicta Primary
League Consolation Cup and can be proud of all the hard work they have
put in as their parents and supporters are - well done.
Invicta
Primary League U10 Division 2 18/04/04
Final Placings |
| Team |
P
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
F
|
A
|
Pts
|
| RANGE
ROVERS U10 |
36
|
23
|
10
|
3
|
58
|
14
|
79
|
| PARK
REGIS JFC U10 |
36
|
20
|
13
|
3
|
59
|
18
|
73
|
| HARTLEY
DE SALES U10 |
36
|
18
|
12
|
6
|
51
|
20
|
66
|
| MARDEN
MINORS U10 |
36
|
13
|
13
|
10
|
39
|
28
|
52
|
| SISSINGHURST
U10 |
36
|
12
|
11
|
13
|
33
|
30
|
47
|
| ROSEACRE
RAIDERS U10 |
36
|
12
|
9
|
15
|
35
|
40
|
45
|
| LEYBOURNE
U10 |
36
|
10
|
11
|
15
|
26
|
33
|
41
|
| BOROUGH
GREEN COLTS U10 |
36
|
10
|
8
|
18
|
28
|
50
|
38
|
| KINGSDOWN
RACERS U10 |
36
|
9
|
5
|
22
|
26
|
59
|
32
|
| SOUTH
PARK RANGERS U10 |
36
|
2
|
10
|
24
|
10
|
73
|
16
|
18.04.04
Park
Regis 0
Roseacre Raiders 0
The strong winds and driving rain made for difficult conditions in this
close fought match between these two teams but it was Regis who made most
of the running in the first half with Charlie Phipps and Chris Briggs
linking up well together. But Regis didn't have it all their own way with
defenders Andrew Gregory and Jack Groves occasionally being stretcher
by the Raiders attack. Best chance of the half fell to Regis' Ben Gridley
who struck a good shot just past the post.
The second half Regis on the attack for much of the time and were unlucky
not to score when a beautifully weighted ball crossed by Charlie Phipps
across the goal mouth just needed a an outstretched toe to poke the ball
home. Ben Gridley set up a good play with Richard Baker who was foiled
by the determined Raiders keeper for the teams to finish with honours
even.
Park Regis 1
Roseacre Raiders 0
Regis started the second game with the wind and rain in their faces but
this could not dampen their enthusiasm which shone through to keep the
expectant home crowd cheering. Richard Baker came close for Regis with
a firm strike that was saved by the keeper and another good cross right
across the Raiders goal mouth some how avoided all the Regis boots.
The second half saw regular Regis keeper Jack Deverson stretching his
legs playing in mid field supporting Chris Briggs and Ben Gridley who
both came close with good shots. Chris Briggs finally got the goal that
Regis deserved with a well struck shot that slipped between the arms and
legs of the unfortunate Raiders keeper. Ben Gridley nearly added to that
with a well aimed shot that just scraped over the bar. An entertaining
game to finish the league season for Regis with the whole team deserving
their Man of the Match Awards.
11.04.04
South
Park Rangers 0
Park Regis 1
Regis
had a frustrating first half and despite being permanently in the
Rangers half of the pitch they could not convert their chances with many
shots going just past the post or being stopped by the Rangers keeper.
The second half saw much of the same pressure from Regis with Ben Gridley
coming closest when he lobbed the keeper and hit the cross bar for the
ball
to be cleared again by the Rangers defence. Regis finally scored from
a well
worked corner taken by Ben Gridley to be slotted home by Chris Briggs.
South
Park Rangers 0
Park Regis 1
The first
half started more positively for Regis when a Ben Gridley corner
was tipped up in the air by the Rangers keeper and positively headed home
on
the far post by Charlie Phipps. Again Regis had alot of possession but
Rangers managed to stop Regis scoring in the rest of the first half.
During the second half Rangers came out more and put pressure on the Regis
defence but some good defending by Regis Player of the Day Jack Groves
saw
off many of the chance that the Rangers attack had. Regis stand in keeper
Richard Baker had to make a couple of good saves using gloves borrowed
from
spectator Will Phipps in the second half and his prompt kicks out from
the
goal set Regis up on a couple of charges forward but a determined Rangers
defence put on a good display which belied their low league position.
04.04.04
Range
Rover 1
Park Regis 2
Regis
took the game to Rovers in this top of the league local derby and were
2-0 up by half time,. The first goal was from a well worked Ben Gridley
corner with Charlie Phipps powering home a header leaving the Rovers defence
wondering what had just happened. The second was set up by Richard Baker
with a good through pass to Chris Briggs who put the ball away with some
style.
The second half saw Regis soaking up the ineffectual Rovers attack although
man of the match Regis keeper Jack Deverson did have to make some good
saves
against a couple of powerful shots. Rovers were awarded a consolation
penalty by the debutant referee late in the match that was powered home
but
it was a comprehensive win for Regis at the end of the day.
Range
Rovers 1
Park Regis 1
Rovers
came out determined in the second game not to be beaten again on
their home ground and some how managed to score from a goal mouth scramble
from a corner that should of been more effectively dealt with by the Regis
defence. Near misses by the Regis attack with some good defending by Rovers
kept Regis shut out in the first half and rovers went in at half time
1-0
up.
The second half was like the first with some close football being played
but
it was Rovers again who scored again in a goal mouth scramble unfortunately
for them it was in their own net from a Regis corner Good defending by
Regis
Andrew Gregory, Jack Groves and Jordan Padmore cancelled out any Rovers
attacks but they couldn't score any more. A good result for Regis against
the league leaders with Charlie Phipps winning Man of the Day for his
brave
headering and high work rate.
28.03.04
Park
Regis 4
Kingsdown Racers 2
The Park
Regis players obviously missed that hours sleep when the clocks went forward,
not only did one of their players sleep in but their defence was still
asleep and Racers went into a 2-0 lead against the league title challengers.
Racers first goal was a well worked individual goal with their forward
running down the sideline past the Regis defence cutting in towards the
goal and slotting the ball home behind the Regis keeper. Racers second
was from a powerful free kick just outside the penalty box drilled into
the top of the net. However the tide was about to turn and it was not
long before Regis forward Chris Briggs slammed home the ball into the
top of the Racers net and Jordan Padmore evened up the scoreline tipping
in a Ben Gridley corner for the teams to go in 2-2 at half time.
The second half saw Regis carrying on where they left off and a good shot
from Ben Gridley could only be parried by the Racers keeper and was nudged
in by Richard Baker. It was Richard Baker who completed the scoring pushing
home the ball that was spilled by the keeper from a Chris Briggs shot.
Park Regis
1
Kingsdown Racers 0
The second game saw a barrage of shots from Regis hittting the posts,
hitting the bar, just going wide and some good saves from the racers keeper
preventing Regis from scoring. The ball hardly came out of the racers
end during the first half but to Racers credit they did not conceeed a
goal and the teams went in 0-0 at half time.
The second half was similar to the first with Regis taking the play to
Racers but their defences remained in tact until Regis broke away with
Chris Briggs setting up Richard Baker to score the winner with a well
placed pass. Racers pushed forward to try and get the goal back and could
of come close from a couple of corners and one or two probes at the Regis
defence who stood firm and saw off any potential problems. In the end
a good day at the office for the Regis team who were all awarded Player
of the Match.
21.03.04
Park
Regis 2
Hartley 1
The strong winds made for difficult conditions in this close fought match
between these two teams but it was Regis who took advantage of the conditions
in the first half to open the scoring when Man of the Match Chris Briggs
hit the opener with a shot that hit the woodwork and was adjudged by the
ref to have crossed the line much to the disappointment of the opposing
fans. But the score was soon evened up by Hartley with a good move that
saw the ball crossed from the goal line behind the Regis defence and poked
into the net by the Hartley attack. Regis then took the game to Hartley
and it was Charlie Phipps who rammed the ball into the back of the net
from a well taken Ben Gridley corner to go in at half time 2-1 up.
The second half was a much tighter fought game with Hartley having the
advantage of the wind behind them but although both sides had chances
nether team added to their tally so it was first blood to Regis.
Park Regis 0
Hartley 0
This match was a close game between the two evenly matched sides with
Chris Briggs just heading past the post from a corner and Hartley hitting
the bar with the ball being kept from crossing the line by the strong
wind. Both defences and midfields played well and cancelled each other
out with the teams going in 0-0 at half time.
With the wind behind then in the second half Hartley pushed forward and
Regis found it difficult to clear the ball from their own half and when
they did the ball was soon returned wind assisted into their own half.
Regis played deeper in defence and Regis defender Andrew Gregory put on
a good display but nearly gave away a goal when a high cross from the
Hartley attacked was only half headed and half shouldered away past his
own goal for a Hartley corner. However the Regis defence stood defiant
and although the Regis attack had a couple of chance in the second half
the result remained as an entertaining 0-0 draw. A good display from Charlie
Phipps won him Man of the Match for this game and the constant effort
and thoughtful football played by Ben Gridley won him Regis Player of
the Day
14.03.04
Park
Regis 2
Sissinghurst 1
Regis started the game in a very positive manner with most of the play
in the Sissinghurst half and it was not long before Chris Briggs crossed
from the right hand side for Jordan Padmore to knock the ball home and
go in at half time with a 1 - 0 lead. The second half saw much of the
same pressure being appplied by Regis and good defending and tracking
by Man of the Match Jack Groves kept Sissinghurst at bay but in the middle
of the second half Sissinghurst struck back with a good counter striking
long ball through to by pass the Regis defence for a good equalizer. Regis
were encouraged on by their manager and fans to pick up their game but
Sissinghurst put up a strong defence and it was not until the dying minutes
when ever reliable Regis attacker Richard Baker was set loose to drill
home the winner.
Park Regis 2
Sissinghurst 1
Regis kept up the pressure at the startr of the second game with Chris
Briggs coming close to scoring early on and putting away a Ben Gridley
cross that was initially saved by the Sissinghurst keeper but Briggs put
away the rebound.. It was Ben Gridley again who set up the next for Regis
with a well taken corner kick that was put away by defender Andrew Gregory.
The second half saw a more evenly balanced match between the two teams
with both defences performing well to cancell out each others attack and
it was Sissnghurst who pulled a goal back late i9n the game with a good
attack breaking through the Regis defence and a well placed low shot beat
Regis keeper Jack Deverson.
A good performance from Regis earned the whole team the Player of the
Match award.
13.03.04
Park
Regis 4
Aylesford
2
In this
semi final match of the Invicta Primary League Consolation Cup Aylesford
started the game brightly but it was not too long until Regis started
to show what they are capable of when Chris Briggs came close with a shot
going just past the far post low down. it was Briggs who opened the scoring
for Regis with a fine individual goal ripping through the Aylesford defence
to score. But Regis did not have it all their own way when straight from
the kick off Aylesford overwhelmed the Regis defence to score back straight
away and so the teams went in to half time with honours even.
After
a rousing half time talk from manager Neil Gridley, the second half saw
Regis's delighted Richard Baker score a good goal slotting the ball home
low past the keeper. This was followed by another Briggs goal coming from
a poor clearance by the Aylesford keeper. Charlie Phipps came close for
Regis with a firm shot just past the post but not to be left out of the
scoring he put away a good header to make the score 4-1. But the match
was far from over as Aylesford piled on the pressure which saw a powerful
shot parried by Regis keeper Jack Deverson but the powerful shot dropped
into the net over his upstretched arms. The match ended 4-2 to Regis.

Park Regis
2
Aylesford
1
The first
half of the second game was a tighter affair with both keepers in the
action with Regis keeper Jack Deverson being winded from a powerful Aylesford
shot and the Aylesford keeper making a fine save from a Ben Gridley shot.
Both defences remained resolute with Andrew Gregory putting in a fine
performance for Regis and the half ended with neither side scoring.
In the
second half Regis opened the scoring with Briggs slotting home a low down
ball across the face of the Aylesford goal. Regis's second came from a
Ben Gridley corner that was unfortunately knocked in by an Aylesford player.
Aylesford
turned up the pressure again and came close to scoring when awarded a
free kick for a backpass to the Regis keeper just yards from the goal
line but brave Regis defenders stood firm and saw the ball away to safety.
Aylesford pulled one back close to the end of the game from a penalty
given for a trip but by then Regis had the semi final sewn up beating
a team at the top of a higher division and go on to face Coxheath Colts
in the Consolation Cup Final.
07.03.04
Hartley
0
Park Regis 2
Regis
put on a solid display of football against Hartley and went in at half
time 1- 0 up when Chris Briggs pounced on a loose ball from the keeper
to
score. The second half was similar to the first with Regis playing much
of
the football in the Hartley half. It was from a Ben Gridley free kick
that
Regis scored their second with a high ball played to the far post that
was
nodded down towards the net by Charlie Phipps and tipped in Richard Baker.
Good defending by Player of the Match Andrew Gregory kept the Hartley
attack
at bay but Regis keeper Jack Deverson made a good save from point blank
range later in the game to keep another clean sheet.
Hartley
0
Park Regis 0
Park Regis
seemed to turn off for the second game and let Hartley made more
of the running. Regis allowed Hartley to play more attacking football
and
shared Player of the Match Regis keeper Jack Deverson was called upon
more
to make more saves. The second half saw Regis come out with a more positive
attitude and took the game to Hartley with shared Player of the Match
Richard Baker making some good moves and providing an outlet for the Regis
attack. Player of the Day Ben Gridley put on a good display appearing
all
over the pitch to help in defence and attack but it was the efforts of
the
Hartley keeper who kept the scoreline even.
15.02.04
Kingsdown
Racers 0
Park Regis 3
Regis
put on an impressive display of football on their travels to play near
Brands Hatch. Constant pressure was applied from the start on the Racers
defence and the early shot pushed over the bar by the Racers keeper foretold
what was to come. It was a good strike from Charlie Phipps that sent the
ball stabbing into the back of the net to opening the scoring for Regis
in the first half. Good man to man marking by Jordan Padmore and some
solid goal keeping Player of the Day Jack Deverson kept the Racers attack
subdued.
The second half saw Richard Baker adding to the score with a shot hooked
in over the Racers keeper. Andrew Gregory came close from a corner putting
the ball just past the post and Player of the Match Ben Gridley finished
off the scoring with a firm shot into the bottom of the net.
Kingsdown
Racers 0
Park Regis 4
A buoyant
Regis side kept the momentum going in the second match despite the efforts
of a very boggy pitch to slow them down with a good opening goal made
by Charlie Phipps for Chris Briggs to drill home past a bemused Racers
keeper. However the Racers keeper made some good saves in the first half
to keep Regis within sight although Briggs was unlucky not to add to his
goal tally when he hit the post.
The second half started well for Regis when Chris Briggs scored a good
goal drilled into the bottom corner of the net past the diving keeper.
This goal deflated the Racers and it wasn't long before Chris Briggs collected
the ball, worked his wonders and slotted home again in the bottom right
hand corner of the net. Good positional play by joint Man of the Match
Richard Baker always gave the Regis attack plenty of options and it was
the other joint Man of the Match Ben Gridley who finished of the scoring
when well struck volley could only be parried by the Racers keeper over
his head and into the net.
08.02.04
Park
Regis 3
Bearsted 0
After a bright opening from Bearsted good defending by Jack Groves and
Andrew Gregory kept their attack at bay then the impressive play of Park
Regis began to shine through with tireless running from Charlie Phipps
and Ben Gridley. Regis produced a couple of good chances in front of goal
before Chris Briggs opened the scoring for Regis putting away the ball
past the diving keeper.
In the second half Regis started brightly with a three on one chance but
could not capitalize. Briggs came close again when his lobbed shot passed
over the Bearsted keeper hit the bottom of the far post and rolled out
from goal. But you cant keep good man down and it was Briggs who scored
next rounding the diving keeper and slotting the ball home. Briggs finished
of the scoring to make his hat trick and put the icing on the cake for
this good all round performance from Regis.
Park Regis 0
Bearsted 1
The second game was a much tighter affair with both sides tightening up
their defences but it was Bearsted who had the run of the ball when a
goal mouth scramble from a corner somehow resulted in the ball hitting
the back of the Regis net. Good man to man marking by Andrew Gregory and
Jordan Padmore kept the Bearsted attack subdued for the remainder of the
half.
The second half saw plenty of close up action with man to man marking
being the order of the day. Regis had a couple of good opportunities in
the second half but could not pull that goal back. Bearsted nearly increased
their lead with a solid shot on goal but reliable Regis keeper Jack Deverson
made a good save to ensure Regis beat the Premier Division side 3-1 on
aggregate and now go into the draw for the Cup semi final. Manager Neil
Gridley was so proud of the Regis performance and had trouble awarding
the match trophies but it was Andrew Gregory, Chris Briggs and Ben Gridley
who won Man of the Match awards and the whole team won the Man of the
Day award!!
25.01.04
Park
Regis 1
Borough Green 2
Park Regis started slowly in this match and paid for it when the defence
was drawn out of position, the ball was past through to a Borough attacker
who rolled the ball into the open net. Park Regis had the best chance
of the first half to draw level when a good run and cross from Chris Briggs
was lofted over the open goal by Man of the Match Jordan Padmore. Some
good goal keeping by Jack Deverson kept the Borough attack at bay and
kept Regis in the game.
The second half also started badly for Regis when one of the first the
Borough attacks saw the ball lobbed over the Regis keeper. However this
goal was against the run of play and good work from Regis midfeilders
Ben Gridley and Charlie Phipps saw the ball guided more often in the the
Borough half and it was Chris Briggs who slotted home a goal for Regis
into the bottom corner of the net.
Park Regis 3
Borough Green 0
After their wake up in the first match Regis got their game together and
a good passing move from Chris Briggs saw Jordan Padmore slotting home
the ball. Constant pressure on the Borough goal saw Chris Briggs shooting
just past the post and over the bar and Jordan Padmore pushing one wide
of the post in the first half.
The second half saw Regis come out with all guns blazing and a good pass
from defence saw Jordan Padmore set free to power home the ball under
the diving Borough keeper. Not to be left out of the action Man of the
Match defender Andrew Gregory made some good runs with the ball to keep
the Borough attack wondering when they would see the ball again. It was
Chris Briggs again, set up by Player of the Day Charlie Phipps, who ran
through the Borough defence and slotted the ball home under the Borough
keeper for the final goal. This was a much more refined performance by
Regis and showed what they are capable of when they are fired up.
11.01.04
Snodland
Nomads 1
Park Regis 2
Park Regis
put on a good display of football against Snodland who are in a
division above Regis.
It was a corner that saw the first goal for Regis that was crossed over
by
Ben Gridley which passed through a static Snodland defence to Chris Briggs
who passed the ball to Jordan padmore who carefully placed the ball in
the
lower right hand corner of the net. But Regis did not have it all their
own
way and it took some brave saves and some solid stopping by Man of the
Match
Regis keeper Jack Deverson to keep the Regis lead going into half time
In the second half it was Chris Briggs who added to the Regis score with
Richard Baker on the opposite wing splitting and confusing the defence,
Briggs rounded a defender and slotted home a fine individual goal. Snodland
pulled one back before the whistle when soft defending gave the opportunity
for the Snodland attacker to loft an unstoppable ball from the wing over
out
stretched Regis keepers hands.
Snodland
Nomads 0
Park Regis 0
The second
game was more evenly matched between the two teams and although
much of the football was played in the Snodland half scoring opportunities
where few and far between. It was the high work rate by Regis defender
Jack
Groves that won him Man Of the Match for the effort that he made.
In the second half the swamp like pitch was taking its toll on all the
players but Regis kept up their high work rate and should of been rewarded
with a goal when Richard Baker hit the post. Regis defender Andrew Gregory
cleared all that came near him and good overall play won Chris Briggs
Player
of the Day helping Regis to go onto the next round of the cup.
14.12.03
Park
Regis 0
Marden Minors 0
Another
close encounter between these closely matched teams in the league
saw Regis start well with a couple of chances falling to Chris Briggs
in the
first half.
Regis also appeared to have the better of the second half but could not
convert their chances to goals. It was good defending from Regis defensive
general Andrew Gregory that won him Man Of The Match.
Park Regis
1
Marden Minors 1
The first
half of the second game was another close encounter of the same
kind with the game being dominated by good midfield play from Regis player
Charlie Phipps and Ben Gridley. The start of the second half saw Regis
keeper Jack Deverson making a diving near post save to keep Marden at
bay.
Chris Briggs opened the scoring for Regis with a good individual display
rounding a couple of defenders and slotting home the ball in the far left
hand corner past the diving Marden keeper. But within a few minutes Marden
had stolen that lead back when a good free kick was scrambled into the
net.
A good display from the Regis attack and midfield meant that they had
to
share the Man of the Match award and Jordan Padmore was awared the Man
of
the Day award for his high work rate and some decisive passing.
07.12.03
Bower
Wateringbury 0
Park Regis 1
Park Regis
put together a very competent display in this round of the
Consolation Cup. Man of the match Ben Gridley scored the winning goal
in
the first half with a fine individual effort when he rounded a defender
and
slotted home the ball between the diving keeper and the post. Gridley
came
closest to scoring again for Regis in the second half but a good save
from
the Bower keeper kept their hopes alive. But as the match progressed well
organised defending by Andrew Gregory and Jack Groves extinguished any
flicker of hope that Bower had of scoring in this game.
Bower
Wateringbury 0
Park Regis 2
The best
action of the first half saw a thunderbolt shot from Charlie Phipps
spilled by the Bower keeper and an easy tap in was left for Jordan Padmore
to pounce on to open the scoring for Regis. Despite some
inexperienced/clumsy tackling from Bower, Regis picked themselves up and
made the best of a poor condition pitch and the cold weather to play some
good passing football. However in the second half Bower nearly pulled
one
back when they had a two on one break against Regis keeper Jack Deverson
but
failed to make the opportunity count. Good positional play and movement
off
the ball by Man of the Match Richard Baker saw him score the final Regis
goal past the flailing Bower keeper.
30.11.03
Leybourne
1
Park Regis 0
It was Park Regis who were making most of the play in the first half when
Leybourne scored from a corner against the run of play when the ball was
crossed in in front of the goal for the ball to be annoyingly tipped in.
But although Regis had the better possession in the first half it was
Regis keeper Jack Deverson who was called upon to make a couple of good
saves and good work by defenders Andrew Gregory and Jack Hughes to keep
Regis in the match.
In the second half it was Leybourne again who nearly scored with another
dangerous ball across the penalty area that could of put Regis out of
the match. However it was Regis who made most the play with 3 good corners
but failed to put the chances away. It was one of those matches where
the Regis team didn't get their act together and Leybourne had the run
of the ball on the day to win.
Leybourne 0
Park Regis 1
Regis started a bit brighter in the second match after a flat first game,
but in the first half the sides were evenly matched and the damp dreary
weather matched most of the football played. Good midfield play by Charlie
Phipps and Ben Gridley raised the Regis game to try and breach the stubborn
Leybourne defence.
Regis had to wait until the second half to get their deserved goal. While
relying on the solid defensive play of Andrew Gregory, Regis pushed men
forward and the ball fell to Chris Briggs in front of goal who slotted
the ball home. Tireless running and good positional play by Richard Baker
gave Regis plenty of options in the second half and won him Man Of The
Match.
16.11.03
Roseacre
Raiders 1
Park Regis 1
In this
close fought game it was Raider who started more brightly and went
ahead within five minutes and had possession for most of the first half.
But Regis upped their game in the second half and Regis' Chris Briggs
lobbed
the keeper to equalize. Regis came close again with two good efforts by
Ben
Gridley from direct free kicks and Briggs came close again from a corner.
Briggs and Gridley shared the Player of the Day Award.
Roseacre
Raiders 1
Park Regis 1
Regis
were on top of their game for the start of the second game and their
effort was rewarded when the Roseacre defence folded under constant attack
and the ball was deflected into their own net. Regis had several good
attacks but could not capitalize on their good work.
In the second half Regis were dealt a sucker punch that left Roseacre
with a
break away on goal that was converted to even the score. Good chances
were
created by Regis but they unlucky not to be able to turn the chances into
goals. Man of the Match was Jordan Padmore.
09.11.03
Park
Regis 0
Marden Minors 1
In this
cup replay Regis could not get going in the first half and paid dearly
when the only goal of the game came from a corner that was some how scrambled
in through a sea of Regis players. Regis got their act together in the
second half and there was alot more determination in their play exemplified
by midfielder Man of the Match Ben Gridley. Good defending by Andrew Gregory
and Jack Hughes kept the Marden attack at bay but Marden defenders and
good goalkeeping managed to prevent Regis from scoring. It was elements
of the Marden supporters who were talked to by the Referee who spoilt
the victory for Marden.
Park Regis
0
Marden Minors 1
Another
close game between the two teams followed and it was only an unstoppable
free kick from Marden that separated the two teams. Regis keeper Jack
Deverson pulled off the save of the day when faced with 2 Marden attackers
to keep Regis in the match. Man of the Match Chris Briggs had the best
chance for Regis in the first half but could not put the ball away when
1 on 1 with the Marden keeper.
The second half was as competitive as the first and Regis where unlucky
not to equalize when awarded a penalty. Tireless effort from Charlie Phipps
won him the well deserved Player of the Day Award.
Regis
bowed out of the cup with honour, the Marden team can be proud but some
of the Marden fans who were reprimanded by the referee should think about
their behavior.
03.11.03
The
League has ordered a replay between Park Regis and Marden in Cup Competition.
Apparently the rules of the cup competition say that if extra time is
played it is the team that scores first that wins. This was not realised
at the match below and the teams went on to a penalty shoot out that Marden
won. The League have ruled that the match between the two teams should
be played again. This will take place on Sunday 9th November at Sittingbourne
Community College.
02.11.03
Park
Regis 1
Marden Minors 1
With rain falling like stair rods and the wind whistling through the goal
nets these youngsters deserved all praise the wet crowd could give them.
It was Regis's Chris Briggs who opened the scoring in the first half,
pouncing on a kick out from the keeper, rounding the keeper and slotting
home into the net. But in this evenly matched game Marden struck back
before half time with a well worked move passing the Regis defence.
In the second half good defensive work by Andrew Gregory and Jack Groves
who kept the Minors away from the Regis goal. Best chance of the second
half fell to Regis's Jordan Padmore who forced a fine save from the Marden
keeper when it was one on one. The whole Regis team shared the Man Of
The Match Award fro a good team effort.
Park Regis 0
Marden Minors 0
(Marden won 4 - 3 on penalties after extra time)
Another good performance from hard working Park Regis in atrocious weather
conditions with a tremendous amount of work being done by midfielders
Ben Gridley and Charlie Phipps chasing every ball. But it was honours
even at the end of full time with the best chance having gone to Marden
who hit the post.
In the first half of extra time it was Charlie Phipps who headed in a
corner to put Regis in front.
Marden scrambled home an equaliser in the second half to set the tired,
cold and very wet teams up for a penalty shoot out. It was Marden who
came out winners to go forward to the next round of the Cup but all the
Regis team again won the Man of the Match award for a hard working performance
that deserved more.
26.10.03
Borough
Green Colts 0
Park Regis 3
This
game saw defender Andrew Gregory score his first goal for the club from
a corner to open the scoring for a depleted Regis squad.
Borough
Green Colts 0
Park Regis 2
19.10.03
Park
Regis 6
South Park 0
This was
a very confident display by Park Regis putting together an
impressive passing game. The opening goal came when a Chris Briggs shot
rebounded off the post and was put away by Player of the Day Ben Gridley.
The second was stroked home by hard working Richard Baker from a Ben Gridley
cross. The first half finished when an out of luck South Park defender
deflected a Chris Briggs corner into the net.
The second half saw Jordan Padmore pounce on a rebounded shot from Chris
Briggs to score. Jordan Padmore struck again from a well worked corner
and
man of the Match Chris Briggs scored a fine individual goal running through
the South Park defense to finish the scoring.
Park Regis
5
Soth Park 0
The second
game of the series saw Chris Briggs scoring twice in the first
half despite the valiant efforts of the South Park keeper. But Regis didn't
have it all their own way and it was strong defending by joint Man of
the
Match winners Andrew Gregory and Charlie Phipps who help keep another
clean
sheet for Regis keeper Jack Deverson.
The second half saw an unfortunate South Park defender handle the ball
in
the area and Chris Briggs put away the penalty. Ben Gridley scored an
impressive goal direct from a free kick outside the area. And not to be
out
done defender Charlie Phipps showed good attacking skills and powered
home
the final goal of the day. This was an exceptional performance from the
whole Regis team and a pleasure to watch.
12.10.03
Sissinghurst
1
Park Regis 1
The first half of the game saw Regis having the better of the play and
it was a Chris Briggs corner that was firmly headed home by Charlie Phipps.
Regis were nearly resident in the Sissinghurst half but could not press
home their advantage.
The second half saw Sissinghurst coming out stronger and were often first
to the ball. Man of the Match defender Andrew Gregory was resolute in
defence anticipating trouble before it appeared. But it was a looping
shot over the keeper into the top right corner of the net that drew the
teams level.
Sissinghurst 0
Park Regis 0
Regis started the brighter of the two teams but it was to be their day
as a corner into the Sissinghurst box was scrambled about for about a
minute but Regis could not put the ball away. Man of the Match Chris Briggs
came close again when a good kick out by Regis keeeper Jack Deverson set
him on his way but the ball just went the wrong side of the post.
The second half saw Jordan Padmore coming close with a volley from a throw
in. But the invisible door in front of the Sissinghurst goal could not
be opened by Regis and the fiarly evenly matched teams shared the points.
Charlie Phipps won the Player of the Day Award.
28.09.03
Park
Regis 0
Range Rovers 0
This was an evenly fought match between 2 keen local teams. Good goal
keeping from the Range Rovers team kept the Regis attack at bay with Regis's
Ben Gridley effort bringing forth the save of the day in the first half.
In the second half neither team could make the break through required
and it was the efforts of Regis Man of the Match defender Andrew Gregory
who thwarted the Rovers attack.
Park Regis 1
Range Rovers 3
It was the Rovers hunger to win that brought about their first poachers
goal when the ball was convincingly slotted low down into the corner of
the Regis net. Regis struck back with a good corner taken by Ben Gridley
that Chris Briggs turned into the net.
But Rovers struck back before the Regis supporters cheers had stopped
when they got a breakaway goal with 3 attackers charging through against
the Regis keeper Jack Deverson. Rovers determination and fight brought
about their final goal which was a superb lob over the flailing Regis
keeper.
14.09.03
Marden
Minors 0
Park Regis JFC 2
Park Regis started their campaign at the start of the season in the higher
division well. A fairly evenly matched first half saw Chris Briggs scoring
his first of the season off the goal post. A solid performance by Man
of the Match goalkeeper Jack Deverson kept a clean sheet with some fine
saves. The second half was another close game with but good back tracking
from midfielders Ben Gridley and Jordan Padmore and solid defensive play
between Jack Groves and Charlie Phipps kept Marden at bay. The match was
sealed with Richard Baker scoring his first goal for the club.
Marden Minors 0
Park Regis 5
In a match that was paused twice for the Air Ambulance to leave its base
the other entertainment was provided by the Park Regis players. The opening
goal was stunningly simple 4 pass move from Ben Gridley to Richard Baker
to Jordan Padmore and finally to Chris Briggs who gently rolled the ball
into the back of the net while the Minors defence and goalkeeper were
left looking around wondering where the ball was going to! The second
goal was made from a Ben Gridley free kick that was put away by Jordan
Padmore. Chris Briggs put away the third from a good passing move from
Ben Gridley and Richard Baker. The fourth in the first half was also put
away by Chris Briggs. The second half saw Chris Briggs hit the post and
Jordan Padmore coming close before the final goal of the match was scored
by Richard Baker from a Ben Gridley free kick. Although the goal scorers
get most of the attention in the report it was the support from hard working
Charlie Phipps and Man of the Match debutant defender Jack Groves who
made it all possible. Player of the Day was shared between Richard Baker
and Chris Briggs.
21.09.03
Park Regis 1
Leybourne 1
This was a close fought encounter between two evenly matched sides. It
was Leybourne who took advantage when a skilful lob over Jack Deverson
the Regis keeper went in. Jordan Padmore went close to equalising with
a shot from a Richard Baker pass that the Leybourne keeper, who was on
top of his game, tipped the ball past the corner of the net.
The second half saw a fine individual goal scored by Chris Briggs running
rings around the Leybourne defence. Good defending by Andrew Gregory,
Man of the match Charlie Phipps and Jack Groves kept the Leybourne defence
at bay.
Park Regis 0
Leybourne 0
The second game in very hot conditions was also a very close fought match
with Man of the Match Ben Gridley, Jordan Padmore and Charlie Phipps putting
in a superb effort to close the Leybourne attack down. Park Regis just
shaded the game in the first half with a good 2 on 1 chance that failed
to reward and Chris Briggs effort that was destined for the top corner
of the net thwarted again by the annoying Leybourne keeper!!
The second half saw a couple of chances going Leybourne's way but strong,
brave goal keeping by Jack Deverson kept another clean sheet. Chris Briggs
and Richard Baker had some good chances saved and it was the Leybourne
keeper again who saved their day when he dragged back a shot that was
nearly 99% over the line in the final play of the day. Jordan Padmore
was the Regis Player of the Day
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